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06/30 13:23 CDT Wild trade for Tarasenko and Isles sign Romanov to an 8-year
deal on eve of NHL free agency
Wild trade for Tarasenko and Isles sign Romanov to an 8-year deal on eve of NHL
free agency
By STEPHEN WHYNO
AP Hockey Writer
The Minnesota Wild got a two-time Stanley Cup champion for nothing on the eve
of NHL free agency, and the New York Islanders locked up one of their top young
players to a long-term contract.
The Wild acquired winger Vladimir Tarasenko from the Detroit Red Wings on
Monday for future considerations. The Islanders re-signed defenseman Alexander
Romanov to an eight-year contract that a person with knowledge of the extension
said is worth $50 million.
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because
terms were not disclosed. Romanov will count $6.25 million against the salary
cap through the 2032-33 season.
Tarasenko, 33, has one year left on his contract at a salary cap hit of $4.75
million. He helped Florida win the Cup last year after being a key part of St.
Louis' championship run in 2019.
The Utah Mammoth also traded young forward Matias Maccelli to Toronto for a
conditional 2027 third-round pick. It turns into a second-rounder in 2029 if
Maccelli has 51-plus points and the Maple Leafs make the playoffs next season.
"We appreciate everything that Matias has done for the organization," Utah
general manager Bill Armstrong said. "He is a great person, consummate
professional, and we wish him all the best."
The moves came with the league awaiting what happens with Leafs pending free
agent Mitch Marner and who the back-to-back defending champion Panthers are
able to bring back between Brad Marchand and Aaron Ekblad. They already
re-signed Conn Smythe Trophy winner Sam Bennett to an eight-year, $64 million
contract.
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